Abstract: A feeding tube port for use in connection with an enteral feeding system is provided. The feeding tube port includes an inner core made of a first material and an over-layer made of a second material. The over-layer at least partially encloses the inner core, such that the inner core is configured to resist separation from the over-layer. In some aspects, the inner core may be formed from a rigid plastic material and the over-layer may be formed from a pliable material. The inner core may include one or more ribs, slots and/or apertures configured to enhance adherence between the inner core first material and the over-layer second material. The inner core may further include one or more contact points configured for attachment of a feeding tube valve other similar component to the feeding tube port.

Abstract: An echogenically enhanced medical device is provided. The echogenically enhanced medical device includes a body portion configured to be inserted within human or animal tissue, where the body portion has a first acoustic impedance. The body portion of the medical device further includes at least one structured echogenic portion having a second acoustic impedance. The at least one structured echogenic portion is configured to enhance ultrasonic imaging of the medical device when inserted into a patient. The at least one structured echogenic portion includes at least one of a structured shape and a discontinuous pattern. A method of preparing an echogenically enhanced medical device is further disclosed.